Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

Melanie Zaidman holding her award trophy at Summit DD's 2023 Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Celebration

Nominate a DSP or Self Advocate Today!

Nominations now open for 2024 Summit DD Appreciation Awards.

We all know of those people who help make this world a better place for others. They are the ones who consistently find ways to raise the bar, serve others with a smile, and leave a lasting impression. Now is your opportunity to recognize them. Nominate a self-advocate, DSP, or community ally for one of Summit DD Appreciation Awards. Read More ›

Sarah Tedrick (of World Elite Kids) smiling with Jacquie Owens and Brooke Wisniewski (of Summit DD)

Partnership Creates Inclusive Powerhouse for Local Families

(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) – In a continued effort to be fully inclusive, World Elite Kids (WEK) has partnered with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) and Kent State University (KSU) to create a pilot program that can support local children with different abilities enrolled in their programs. Read More ›

Summit County Sheriff MUI Detective Joseph Black.

A Holistic Approach to MUI

Summit DD’s MUI Department and Community Supports & Development Department presented best practices about the power of collaboration to improve health and safety at the 2023 OACB Winter Conference .

The training included:

  • Discuss ways Summit DD’s MUI Team utilizes data and other agency resources for MUI prevention
  • Discuss the partnership between Summit DD and The Summit County Sheriff’s Dept.
  • Describe Summit DD’s Eat Safe Campaign aimed at choking prevention
  • Provide suggestions on how other counties can replicate some aspects of Summit DD’s outreach

Download

Download the PowerPoint presentation here.

Tablet laying on a desk with the words Action Plan and blank to dos under it

We want your input: Summit DD 2024 Action Plan Draft

Each year, Summit DD creates an Annual Action Plan that outlines specific action items that help the Agency and our team members achieve the priorities identified in our Long-Range Plan. 2024 marks the final year of the current Long-Range Plan and its objectives: Read More ›

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